It’s hard to pull out daisies, they’re so pretty. But they aren’t native. I’ve been compromising and letting some stay but keep them from going to seed or spreading. I’m trying to get black eyed Susans to grow instead but they aren’t taking very well.
You might see the burdock in there. I’ve been removing them with more diligence this year. Also a mullein got in and it was so happy I couldn’t bring myself to remove it, but I’m getting them out while they’re small this year.
Doing my best here. This is more challenging than I expected for such a small yard.
This is last summer, 3rd year post lawn. Always exciting to see what changes year by year. The side yards are also native plants now. I’m loving the spikenard. Last fall I filled the driveway with raised beds for vegetables.
I grow your typical annual flowers in containers for color.
by probssocio
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This is in the northwoods Midwest region of the US.
Where did you get that sign? I would love one. Someone keeps reporting my house for “noxious weeds” 🙄
I did not realize mullein was invasive. It’s all over the place near me. I realize it spreads easily but what negative impact does it have on midwestern ecosystems?
where in the midwest do you live? Fleabane or Engelmann’s daisy could satisfy your daisy craving!
i’m in TX and super lucky we have some native daisies. i’m a huge fan as well